Periano Ghundai, Zhob

A 16 m high ancient mound near Zhob, occupied from prehistory to Sasanian times and known for its painted pottery and figurines.

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Periano Ghundai is a great mound close to Zhob, about 240 by 200 metres and 16 metres high, whose layers run from prehistoric times to the Sasanian period. Fritz Noetling first visited it in 1893, Aurel Stein in 1927 and Walter Fairservis in 1953. Its finds include pottery painted with geometric and animal designs, chert blades, terracotta beads, and male, female and animal figurines.

Why go

✦A 16 m high mound
✦Layers from prehistory to the Sasanians
✦Painted pottery and figurines

How to Reach

Close to Zhob town, Balochistan.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, April–May and September–October.

Getting there, Close to Zhob town, Balochistan.

Allow, An hour.

What to Do

◆Walk around the base of the mound

◆Leave any sherds where they lie

◆Combine with Zhob town

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Periano Ghundai, Zhob, within 5 km.

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